Montfort Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Montfort Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 30.043 N,9 30.034 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.500717
  • Longitude: -9.500567
Water Depth 200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MONTFORT
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 135.6 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 6578
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 1, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Original Source other
Surveying Details SUNK 170M W BY S 1/2 S OF BISHOP ROCK. (BMVL). 4.10.18 4.10.18 SANK IN 483000N, 093000W. (SNO SCILLY ISLES).
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. SANK AFTER BEING TOWED FOR THREE HOURS. 5 MEN KILLED.

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FAQ

Where is the MONTFORT wreck located?

The MONTFORT wreck is located at coordinates 48 30.043 N,9 30.034 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MONTFORT?

The seabed around the MONTFORT lies at approximately 200 meters deep.

When did the MONTFORT sink?

The MONTFORT sank on Oct 1, 1918.

When was the wreck of the MONTFORT discovered?

The wreck of the MONTFORT was discovered in 1918.

What country did the MONTFORT belong to?

The MONTFORT belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MONTFORT?

The MONTFORT had a tonnage of 6578 tons.

What type of wreck is the MONTFORT?

The MONTFORT is classified as a steam ship.

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